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Create Whimsy

Create Whimsy

At Create Whimsy, we’re artists, makers, crafters and creators – just like you. We share the stories of makers and what they make, inspiring creativity in our everyday lives.

If you enjoy inspiring artist Spotlight interviews as well as helpful how-to tutorials and project ideas for quilting, embroidery, beadwork, sewing and fiber art, then settle in with a cuppa or a glassa.

We think that after you visit you’ll want to come back!

Marigolds ready for natural dyeing by Madelaine Corbin

Spotlight: Madelaine Corbin, Multi-Disciplinary Artist

Madelaine Corbin notices the world around her. She explores the observations with research to learn more about what piqued her interest. Once she begins noticing and collecting these moments earnestly,…
Fields of Red art quilt by Sarah Entsminger

Spotlight: Sarah Entsminger, Fiber Artist

Sarah Entsminger creates fiber art inspired by the landscapes and nature around her. She captures the essence with her photography and then creates her detailed pieces using a variety of…
Exuberance fiber art by

Spotlight: Ellen Lindner, Quilt Artist

Ellen Lindner made her first art quilt in 2000. She dyes all of her own fabrics to create her colorful art quilts. Finding inspiration from the fabric designs she creates,…
Prescribed quilt by Stefanie Neuner

Spotlight: Stefanie Neuner, Fiber Artist

Stefanie Neuner is a fiber artist creating works to tell the stories of her autistic son and the personal journeys of families living with autism. Look closely at the embellishments…
Reflections fiber art by Alexandra Kingswell

Spotlight: Alexandra Kingswell, Textile Artist

Alexandra Kingswell draws from her experience as a graphic designer to create colorful textile art. How did you get started making fiber art? Why did you choose that medium? I…
Pods textile art by Pat Forster

Spotlight: Pat Forster, Textile Artist

Pat Forster makes art quilts that are influenced by her career in mathematics. Look closely at her pieces and you’ll see math relationships in profusion.  How long have you been…
A bowl of clothespins with threads: Claire Wellesley-Smith

Spotlight: Claire Wellesley-Smith, Textile Artist

Claire Wellesley-Smith is a textile artist, writer, and researcher. Her textile practice involves working with others, participation is central to everything she does. She works with groups to explore the…
Horizonte III fiber art by Isabelle Wiessler

Spotlight: Isabelle Wiessler, Mixed Media Artist

Isabelle Wiessler came across a Patchwork Exhibition which started her journey with fiber art. She works in a series to create fiber and mixed media art exploring texture, color, and…
A Woody fiber art by Ann Turley

Spotlight: Ann Turley, Fiber Artist

Ann Turley rediscovered her passion for art in retirement. She now creates fiber art that draws the viewer in to see the details. A touch of whimsy can be seen…
A Sense of Wonder fiber art by Margaret Abramshe

Spotlight: Margaret Abramshe, Studio Artist

Margaret Abramshe has been passionate about art since a young child. With a degree in art education and a masters in visual art, she used her talents to teach in…
Cuff'd fiber art by Susan Avishai

Spotlight: Susan Avishai, Fiber Artist

Susan Avishai creates her fiber art from deconstructed and discarded clothing to evoke awareness of textile waste. When her mother died, she was given the task of sorting through her…
Blue and white potholder woven by Kate Kilmurray

Spotlight: Kate Kilmurray, Fiber Artist

For Kate Kilmurray, handweaving is a form of embodied meditation. Weaving is part of her daily practice. Kate teaches workshops and leads an online community, Weaving Way Community. Kate, tell…
Sunset by Astrid Mussi

Spotlight: Astrid Mussi, Artist

Astrid Mussi finds inspiration for her work from everywhere, especially the nature in Southern California. She now works with paper and thread to create her unique pieces of art. Along…
Interaction #3 fiber art by Russ Little

Spotlight: Russ Little, Fiber Artist

Russ Little found his calling as an artist. Open to exploring any media, Russ finds himself gravitating to fiber and textiles. Look closely at his work for the small stitching…
Yellow and teal fiber art piece by Millicent Kennedy

Spotlight: Millicent Kennedy, Visual Artist

Millicent Kennedy’s practice is interested in how we archive a physical world in flux. Through skills both laborious and ancient including book and box making, natural dye, and hand stitching,…
Transfusion in TWO PARTS fiber art by Catherine Whall Smith

Spotlight: Catherine Whall Smith, Art Quilter

Catherine Whall Smith works in a series and usually has more than one piece in progress. She includes digital printed images in her work, and always finishes them with hand…
3D sequin flower embroidery and soft sculpture by bbeebling

Spotlight: Barbara from Elverie aka bbeebling, Fiber Artist

Bbeebling dabbled in a variety of creative techniques, learning along the way. Each of those media has influenced her current work creating fantasy-inspired 3D fiber art often showcasing iridescent handmade…
Vintage Duckling painting by Tenyka Jay

Spotlight: Tenyka Jay, Visual Artist

Inspired by nostalgia, Tenyka Jay creates colorful paintings and writes and illustrates children's books. As a busy mom, she makes the time to create daily which has helped her evolved…

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